B.Ed / Teacher Jobs Government Jobs in Maharashtra 2026

Teaching is one of the most respected and sought-after government careers in Maharashtra. In 2026, B.Ed qualified candidates have multiple pathways to secure government teaching positions across the state and in Central Government schools.

Zila Parishad (ZP) teacher recruitment is the primary route to state government teaching jobs in Maharashtra. ZP schools are spread across all 36 districts, with a concentration in rural and semi-urban areas. Primary Teacher (Prathamik Shikshak) posts require B.Ed or D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) along with Maharashtra TET Paper I clearance. Secondary Teacher posts require B.Ed and Maharashtra TET Paper II clearance. Marathi language proficiency is mandatory for ZP Marathi medium schools. Vacancies are filled district-wise through the Zila Parishad Education Officer.

Maharashtra TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) is conducted by the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE). Candidates must clear the relevant TET paper before applying for state school teacher posts. TET qualification is valid for life (as per the latest Maharashtra government notification). Candidates should check mscepune.in for TET schedule and application details.

KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan) offers teaching posts as PRT (Primary Teacher), TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher), and PGT (Post Graduate Teacher). Maharashtra has over 100 Kendriya Vidyalayas in Pune, Mumbai, Nashik, Nagpur, Aurangabad, and other cities. KVS exams are conducted nationally by KVS headquarters in New Delhi. CTET is mandatory for KVS teacher positions.

NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti) recruits TGT and PGT teachers for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNV) spread across Maharashtra's districts, including tribal and rural areas. NVS teacher posts offer Central Government pay scales and residential accommodation near the school.

Tribal Welfare Schools and Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Maharashtra's Vidarbha, Marathwada, and tribal belt regions also recruit B.Ed qualified teachers. Maharashtra Tribal Department manages these schools, and vacancies are published through the Commissioner of Tribal Development.

B.Ed candidates in Maharashtra should register on NMK, MahaCareer portal, and mahaonline.gov.in. Clear Maharashtra TET as early as possible to maintain eligibility. Coaching for KVS/NVS TGT/PGT exams is widely available in Pune and Nagpur.